In Greene County district court Brendan Robert James, 21, of Bouton was sentenced Nov. 18 to 1 year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 19
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 17 against Justin Joe Downs of Churdan on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Downs was sentenced to 10 days in jail, with credit given for time served. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95.50. A case was initiated against Nicholas Weber…
Read MoreCovid transmission rate jumps in past week
The number of cases of Covid-19 in the county jumped last week. Twenty-nine cases were diagnosed in the past seven days, bringing the total number of cases to 1,450. The 7-day positivity rate for testing is 12.6 percent; the 14-day rate is 7.8 percent. The level of community transition is rated high. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports…
Read MoreLocal Red Kettle campaign starts Friday
Donations, volunteer bell ringers needed The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County will conduct this year’s Red Kettle campaign on Friday evenings and Saturdays at several locations in Greene County for four weekends starting Nov. 26. Ninety percent of the money received in Greene County will be disbursed in Greene County to help families and individuals needing assistance with…
Read MorePolice blotter – November 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Nov 30: At 10:55 am staff at Wild Rose Casino reported an unknown driver had struck a light pole in the parking lot. The estimate for damages to the light pole is $3,200. They are reviewing video to help identify the vehicle involved. Monday, Nov. 29: At 2:33…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – November 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Nov. 30: At 12:09 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of harassment in the 400 block of Harding St in Churdan. At 1:19 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out in the 1500 block of 310th St in Franklin Township. At 4:38 pm a deputy investigated a…
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